The AMC 232 inline 6 uses a cast iron block and cylinder head
with hydraulic lifters and 7 main bearings. It was the standard
engine in CJs from '72-'78 and in '65-'70 J-series pickups and
Wagoneers. It is hard to tell it from a 258 by looking at it.

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '72-'78 CJs.

AMC 232 I6

Bore x Stroke

3.75" x 3.50"

Displacement

232 (3.8L)

Compression Ratio

8.0:1

Horsepower (net)

100@3600

Torque (net)

185@1800

Main Bearings

7

Valve Configuration

OHV

Fuel

1bbl

The AMC 232 was the standard engine in '65-'70 J-series pickups
and Wagoneers.